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August 03, 2021
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Evidence lacking on effect of false-positive infant congenital hypothyroidism tests

Evidence lacking on effect of false-positive infant congenital hypothyroidism tests

Few studies have evaluated infant and parental outcomes of false-positive results from newborn screening of congenital hypothyroidism, and most studies are low or moderate quality, according to a systematic review.

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July 20, 2021
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Percutaneous ethanol injection safe, effective for benign, cystic thyroid nodules

Percutaneous ethanol injection safe, effective for benign, cystic thyroid nodules

Percutaneous ethanol injection should be considered an effective and safe strategy for patients with recurrent symptomatic cystic or predominantly cystic thyroid nodules, according to a meta-analysis published in Clinical Endocrinology.

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July 19, 2021
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Famine exposure in utero may worsen thyroid function in adulthood

Famine exposure in utero may worsen thyroid function in adulthood

Individuals exposed to the Great Chinese Famine in utero were more likely to have a higher thyroid-stimulating hormone level in adulthood compared with nonexposed people, with a stronger association observed among rural residents of China.

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July 16, 2021
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BLOG: When thyroid labs do not add up

BLOG: When thyroid labs do not add up

I was recently in our endocrine clinic, reviewing labs in between patients while also supervising three fellows. Once I saw this thyroid lab report, I paused, and then, I smiled.

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July 14, 2021
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Thyroid groups: Perioperative risk stratification paramount in cancer treatment plan

Thyroid groups: Perioperative risk stratification paramount in cancer treatment plan

Accurate risk stratification during the immediate perioperative period that incorporates molecular theranostics can help better guide decision-making for thyroid cancer treatment, according to a new joint statement published in Thyroid.

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June 24, 2021
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Teprotumumab effective, safe after 1 year in clinical use

Teprotumumab effective, safe after 1 year in clinical use

Teprotumumab was approved for the treatment of thyroid eye disease in January 2020. As real-world experience with teprotumumab increases, several clinical reports describing patient responses, safety and effectiveness are now appearing.

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June 18, 2021
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Thyroid autoimmunity linked to persistent symptoms for patients with Hashimoto’s disease

Thyroid autoimmunity linked to persistent symptoms for patients with Hashimoto’s disease

Thyroid autoimmunity is associated with persistent symptoms for adults with Hashimoto’s disease and normal thyroid hormone levels, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Translational Autoimmunity.

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June 15, 2021
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis observed in 36% of adults with papillary thyroid carcinoma

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis observed in 36% of adults with papillary thyroid carcinoma

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was found in more than one-third of adults with papillary thyroid carcinoma at a hospital in Turkey, and those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis were more likely to have a multifocal tumor, according to study data.

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June 09, 2021
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Thyroid cancer risk higher for menopausal women with longer reproductive years

Thyroid cancer risk higher for menopausal women with longer reproductive years

Menopausal women who have 41 or more reproductive years have more than double the risk for developing thyroid cancer compared with women who have 30 or fewer reproductive years, according to study data.

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May 29, 2021
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Fatigue common with ‘brain fog’ among adults with hypothyroidism

Fatigue common with ‘brain fog’ among adults with hypothyroidism

Lack of energy, forgetfulness and feeling sleepy are the most common symptoms adults with hypothyroidism face with “brain fog,” a phrase patients use to describe a type of cognitive dysfunction, according to a speaker.

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